Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU79258

Security features bypass in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-36889

Published: August 8, 2023

Vulnerability identifier: #VU79258

CSH Severity: Low

CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-36889

CWE-ID: CWE-254

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vendor: Microsoft

Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server

Detailed vulnerability description

The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to security features bypass in Windows Group Policy. A local user can read specific Group Policy configuration settings.

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